Only buy in Stage 2 (Markup); only short in Stage 4 (Markdown).
What is your (day trading, swing trading, or long-term investing)?
The uptrend stalls, and price moves sideways again as institutions sell. Action: Exit long, anticipate short. Only buy in Stage 2 (Markup); only short
The foundation of Brian Shannon’s approach is a simple but powerful premise: . Trends exist within larger trends, which in turn exist within even larger trends. To successfully navigate this environment, a trader must learn to view the market through a hierarchical lens. The Hierarchy of Timeframes
: Shannon typically views five timeframes at once (Weekly, Daily, 30-min, 15-min, and 5-min) to gain a comprehensive view of market psychology. Key Technical Tools Action: Exit long, anticipate short
Shannon’s key insight: Multiple timeframes aren’t about complexity — they’re about alignment. When all three timeframes align (trend, momentum, and price position), you have a high-probability trade. When they conflict, step back.
The PDF provides several key takeaways, including: To successfully navigate this environment, a trader must
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: Successful trades occur when the shorter-term trend aligns with the primary higher-timeframe trend.